Best walks near Trowbridge by train
Wiltshire · South West England | Walks by foot
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in South West England and plan your next day of green.
Salisbury Station Circular via Old Sarum (Wiltshire)
45m direct from Trowbridge.
16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.
An essential walk! Have lunch a café or pub next to the river. Return from Stonehenge to Salisbury by bus (very frequent & reliable but check times).
Highlights: Old Sarum Ruins and Stonehenge.
Lunch stop: the Bridge Inn (2h30–4h30 in; excellent).
Bradford-on-Avon Station to Chippenham Station (Wiltshire)
5m direct from Trowbridge.
Tough: 24km. Gentle ascents. 6h.
Scenic walk; long walk. Riverside path and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Dilton Marsh Station to Bradford-on-Avon Station (Wiltshire)
5m direct from Trowbridge.
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Pleasant. Field paths and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Freshford Station to Bradford-on-Avon Station (Somerset)
5m direct from Trowbridge.
12km. Moderate ascents. 3h.
Picturesque; magnificent. Canal towpath with woodland, fields, and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Westbury Station to Melksham Station (Wiltshire)
7m direct from Trowbridge.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Field paths and flat and easy-going.
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Westbury Station to Freshford Station (Wiltshire)
7m direct from Trowbridge.
Tough: steep ascents. 20km.
Beautiful; picturesque. Riverside path with woodland.
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Avoncliff Station to Westbury Station (Wiltshire)
7m direct from Trowbridge.
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h.
Pleasant. Canal towpath with fields and with moderate climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Dilton Marsh Station to Westbury Station (Wiltshire)
7m direct from Trowbridge.
12km. Moderate ascents. 3h30.
Hill paths and with moderate climbs. Can be slippery in wet weather.
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Dilton Marsh Station to Avoncliff Station (Wiltshire)
9m direct from Trowbridge.
16km. Moderate ascents. 4h.
Wonderful; spectacular. Canal towpath with woodland, fields, and with moderate climbs. Sections can be overgrown.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Freshford Station to Avoncliff Station (Somerset)
9m direct from Trowbridge.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 4h.
Picturesque; beautiful countryside. Canal towpath with fields and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Freshford Station to Keynsham Station (Somerset)
15m direct from Trowbridge.
Tough: 25km, steep ascents. 6h.
Picturesque; beautiful. Riverside path and with substantial climbs. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Dilton Marsh Station to Warminster Station (Wiltshire)
15m direct from Trowbridge.
Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 3h30.
Long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with moderate climbs.